RESELLER NEWS 16 01732 759725 every size. Coupled with two new acquisitions in Germany, they have helped turn Econocom’s European AV operations into a €300 million-plus business. Smartcomm, now fully integrated into Econocom, is renowned for delivering largescale AV projects for corporate headquarters, universities and public-sector estates, while Dublin-based AV integrator ISSAV, in which Econocom has a 67% stake, has more than 150 clients across Ireland’s education, public and corporate sectors. www.econocom.com … KubeNet adds support to victims of cyber crime Following its recent acquisition of Aberdeenbased MSP ISN Solutions Group, Kube Networks, a Glasgow-based ISP and provider of managed IT and infrastructure services, cloud, Internet, voice, cybersecurity and IoT solutions, has joined the National Incident Response Cadre led by the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland. Operating in conjunction with the free National Cyber Incident Response Helpline (0800 1670 623), the Cadre provides practical support to any organisation in Scotland experiencing a cyber incident, plus access to legal advice, corporate communications, knowledge sharing and public awareness campaigns. Julie Inglis, Director at KubeNet, said: “Joining the Incident Response Cadre was a natural step for us and it’s an opportunity to partner and collaborate with others in the industry, share our expertise and make a real difference. The Cadre is an essential pillar in creating awareness and delivering solutions for business that will help protect them from increasing threats.” www.kubenet.net … AWS success for Zen Internet Zen Internet, the UK’s largest B Corp-certified telecoms and network connectivity provider, has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Small and Medium Business Competency in recognition of its ability to support SMEs with cloud-based solutions and infrastructure tailor-made to suit their deployment models, level of IT expertise and financing preferences. Commenting on the specialisation, Martin O’Donnell, Managing Director of Zen’s Business division, said: “We are proud to have achieved the AWS Small and Medium Business Competency. For nearly 30 years we have been at the forefront of digital innovation, helping businesses adopt cutting-edge technology. Our people really do set us apart – our Solutions Architects meet a higher bar, with professional-level AWS certifications as standard – and we are one of only 15 AWS Security SMEs globally.” https://business.zen.co.uk/aws/wellarchitected … Xeretec acquires First Copy Corporation Xeretec, the UK’s largest Xerox partner and a leading provider of managed IT services, has acquired long-standing Xerox concessionaire, First Copy Corporation Ltd which, like Xeretec, was founded in 1991. The move will enable First Copy Corporation to continue to provide trusted local service strengthened by Xeretec’s award-winning infrastructure, national scale and broader capabilities across print and IT. These include deep expertise in production print (Xeretec is Xerox’s leading partner for Production Print in the UK) and a broad portfolio of IT services covering digital workspace solutions, cybersecurity, unified communications, software licensing and IT hardware procurement. www.xeretec.co.uk … FDM celebrates first 10 years in Leeds Global business and technology consultancy FDM Group is celebrating 10 years of operations in Leeds where it has built a strong pipeline of graduate talent through partnerships with seven universities across Yorkshire and the North. Since opening its Leeds centre in 2015, FDM has launched over 2,000 careers from the city. In addition to 379 alumni currently based in Leeds, FDM has placed tech talent in 291 clients across the UK and globally. FDM Group CEO Sheila Flavell said: ...continued Demand for Synextra’s Azure services forces move to bigger premises Synextra, the self-styled ‘second generation MSP’, has relocated to larger premises in Birchwood Park, Warrington to accommodate rapid growth driven by sustained demand for its Azure services. The move follows a 42% rise in revenue to £7.3 million and a 59% increase in its headcount. Synextra Founder and CEO Chris Piggott said: “Our clients are typically growing businesses at a pivotal stage. They’ve outgrown the traditional MSP model. They don’t just want problems fixed – they want strategic input, fast and direct access to technical experts and proof their systems are ready for what’s next. That’s why they choose us.” The new office will house the MSP’s growing team of cloud, cybersecurity and infrastructure specialists, with more space to collaborate, host events and, when the day’s done, unwind in a hidden speakeasy. iplicit adds Xplor Solutions to reseller network Xplor Solutions, a global technology partner specialising in finance and ERP system implementation, resale and support, is providing SME finance teams with a ‘path to cloud’ through a partnership with cloud accounting provider iplicit. iplicit offers a cloud accounting solution purpose-built for midmarket sites that are still reliant on outdated, on-premises finance systems (an estimated 100,000 in the UK) as well as SMEs that have outgrown entry-level cloud solutions. Xplor Solutions decided to partner with iplicit to offer an accessible, true-cloud finance system without the expense and complexity of large‑scale ERP alternatives. Jonny Billington, UK Head of Sales at Xplor Solutions, said: “The majority of the prospects we speak to every day have either outgrown a small business tool or are using legacy on-premises systems. The jump from these systems to a bigleague ERP is huge and many SMEs aren’t ready for that kind of investment. By partnering with iplicit, we will fill this critical gap in the midmarket and help SMEs scale and advance to their next stages through accessible, true-cloud finance software.” Jonny Billington
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